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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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